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Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Facelift (1959–1962) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1953 - 1962
W120
Sedan
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 180 c | 4 | 80 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 180 D | 4 | 43 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 180 Dc | 4 | 48 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 190 | 4 | 75 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 190 D | 4 | 50 HP | Diesel | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Mercedes-Benz Ponton W120 Facelift overview
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton (W120 Facelift) is the 1st generation of the Ponton, built from 1959 to 1962. It is offered as a Sedan with 5 engines (diesel, petrol), from 43 HP to 80 HP. The 180 b (68 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.0 s, reaches a top speed of 135 km/h and is 4500 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Mercedes-Benz Ponton have?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton (W120 Facelift) has 43 HP to 80 HP, depending on the engine: 1.8 Om636 (43 HP), 1.8 Om621 (48 HP), 1.9 Om621 (50 HP), 1.9 M121 (68 HP), 1.9 M121 (80 HP).
What engines are available for the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton is available with 5 engines: 1.8 Om636 (43 HP, diesel), 1.8 Om621 (48 HP, diesel), 1.9 Om621 (50 HP, diesel), 1.9 M121 (68 HP, petrol), 1.9 M121 (80 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton is 4500 mm long, 1740 mm wide, 1560 mm tall, with a 2650 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Mercedes-Benz Ponton?
The Mercedes-Benz Ponton 180 b (68 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 21.0 s and has a top speed of 135 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Mercedes-Benz W120 Sedan facelift |
|---|---|
| Year | 1959–1961 |
| Platform | Mercedes-Benz W120 |
| Variant | 180 b (68 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 68 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4400 rpm |
| Torque | 129 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2500 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 135 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 21.0 s |
| 0–62 mph | 21.0 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M121.920 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1897 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 85.0 mm |
| Stroke | 83.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 7.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Injection system | carburettor |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 4 |
| Gearbox code | 4mt |
| Gearbox manufacturer | Mercedes Benz |
Dimensions
| Length | 4500 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1740 mm |
| Height | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2650 mm |
| Front track | 1430 mm |
| Rear track | 1475 mm |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1065 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1615 kg |
| Max load | 550 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 10.9 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 56.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Double Wishbone Transverse Stabilizer |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Trailing Arm |
| Front brakes | drum |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Cone Worm With Recirculation Balls |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 15.7 kg/Hp, 63.8 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 8.3 kg/Nm, 121.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1959 |
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| End Of Production | 1961 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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